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FORECAST: Grass Roots Sports in China Will Generate More Value for Brand Partners Than Glitzy Athlete Endorsements

June 24, 2016

Thanks to government social engineering, ASN is forecasting that Grass roots sports in China could see a glut of Sponsorship deals in the next 4 years. The Chinese government…

China’s Latest Curb On Localised Reality TV Spinoffs Could Wreck Lively Sponsorship Market

June 22, 2016

More government restrictions await China’s TV entertainment industry; with the new regulations limiting the number of international TV show adaptations such as commercial hit The Voice of China…

Partnerships in ASEAN eSports Hint That Industry is Ready to Unlock 660m Audience

June 21, 2016

While South Korea and China dominate the eSports economy in Asia, there are glimmers of a sea change in South-East Asia, including an outlier sponsorship deal in Malaysia…

Asia's Euro 2016 Partners Get B- For Activation Efforts (in Asia)

June 10, 2016

Euro 2016 is poised to consolidate its position as the world’s third most watched TV sporting event with a record-breaking viewership, especially in Asia, as China, Indonesia and…

Indian Premier League Study Proves Smart Activation Planning Outsmarts Big Spend

June 9, 2016

Despite well-documented scandals in the IPL - and the suspension of some of its celebrated teams - the just-concluded 2016 edition has clearly maintained its huge brand appeal…

Asian Tourism Body Looks Beyond Spots & Dots To Bag European League Partnership

May 27, 2016

While many Asian tourist boards measure themselves on archaic metrics, Tourism Malaysia has sealed a multi-dimensional deal with La Liga to stay ahead in a heavily competitive tourism…

Forecast: How Will Singapore’s Sponsorship Market be hit by the Impending Recession?

May 25, 2016

Dark clouds of recession are hovering over Singapore as the manufacturing and services industries are on a wane while corporate debt levels are at a record high. We…

Asia Proves To Be A Goldmine For Non-Alcoholic Beverage Brands

May 24, 2016

With the rise of urbanisation and increasing disposable incomes in Asia’s emerging markets, the continent is tipped to be the primary growth hotspot for non-alcoholic beverage drinks in…

REPORT: Asian Football Fans Wave A Red Card At Fast Food And Beer Sponsors

May 18, 2016

Football fans in Asia perceive fast food and alcohol brands as a blemish for the beautiful game, even though these companies spend millions to back the sport through sponsorship…

Real Estate Firm Raises Eyebrows With Irrational Legend Zidane

May 16, 2016

An unusual deal has been struck between French football legend, Zinedine Zidane, and Indian real estate developer Kanakia Spaces for its latest residential project in Mumbai.